Black is Sexy

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It's bold, looks good on anything, and can be used as a statement. It's also a very luxe colour, depending on the texture and design when you incorporate black. In short, black is sexy.

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I am obsessed with...Chevron!

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An interesting pattern... It adds pizazz, texture, and fancies up any room depending on how you use it. Chevron is also a great pattern to use not just on fabrics, but on floor tiles and even on table settings. It's also eye-pleasing. Trendy, but if used right, it can be a timeless addition to any room.

Couture by Night

Interiors III: Tall, Traditional Spaces

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Stacey Smithers

Anne Hepfer

Joe Brennan

Sharon Mimran

This set of glamorous spaces carry a traditional design aesthetic. They also showcase a bit of grandeur but they are lovely, comfortable, and liveable. Tradtitional styles are always very pleasing because they are timeless and won't get 'old' or 'dull' looking as they stand the test of time. It's not over-the-top, it's not eclectic, but calm and elegant - and perfect for anyone! I love the last photo by Sharon Mimran - it is SO gorgeous! The glossy herringbone patterned floors, the zebra printed coffee table (or is it a bench?), the elegant legs on all of the furniture, and the gold accents all make the room so pretty. The minimal use of pattern and prints keep it looking traditional yet tasteful and modern.

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I am obsessed with...Pan Am!

ETA: Fixed petition link!

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Oh my gosh I am so obsessed with this show! Obviously I had to post about it. I've re-watched every episode already and I can't wait until January 8 for more. I'm disappointed that ABC won't pick it up for a full season because of low ratings though. They're only going to produce a total of 14 episodes...which IS NOT ENOUGH! With that being said, if you're a fan then please sign this petition that's circulating the internet! I hope it comes back for a second season because there's room for much more drama and better storylines, given the social injustices and issues in that era.


My favourite storyline is obviously the budding romance between Colette and Dean. It's pretty much a whirlwind romance but I'd like to see it develop a bit more slowly. I mean, they shared one kiss and all of a sudden he's bringing her to meet his parents and they sleep together? Wut? That's real fast. In the promo for the next episode, we see Dean obviously doing a Ginny and going back and forth with Bridget (also, why is she back? Shouldn't she be in Missouri?). Hmmmm.


I also wouldn't mind seeing something between Richard and Kate because they would make a cute couple, don't you think??? He's stubborn and sly while Kate's feisty and sensitive, and given their obvious secrecy, it'd make good ratings. Their chemistry would be so firey! lol. What I don't like is the obvious crush Laura has on Ted now - it's like the writers pulled it out of thin air and decided to roll with it. It's not very natural so much as manufactured... but that's not going to stop me from watching haha.


Despite the show being described as a glossy soap, it's very entertaining and funny, and who doesn't love the '60s era? (excluding the obvious social injustices). Sure a lot of things could be improved with this show but I guess it's what keeps the viewers coming back for more. I only wish that the drama took on a more natural curve but who knows. If it comes back for a second season it could be improved. For now, I highly anticipate the next episode; I really want to know what happens in the love triangle with Dean, Colette and Bridget!

Personal Purchase: New Earrings & Beret

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Forever 21 had a free shipping promotion the other day and I decided to pick up these big tiered leaf earrings and this cream-coloured sequin beret. Love the earrings...but I'm still trying to work with the beret. (I have a difficult relationship with hats - most do not look good on me ...as much as I love them.) We've yet to harmonize. There were a lot of items I liked but I was on the site for over two hours trying to decide so I finally decided on these. Came in the next day though - super quick!

Interiors II: Colourful Spring Spaces

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These vivid spaces are just bursting with an assortment of colours! They're fresh, beautiful, and glamorous in their own tasteful way. If I were in any one of these rooms I don't know if I could ever exercise the ability to be sad, mad, confused or any other non-blissful emotion. So lovely.


Listening to: Jessica Mauboy - Been Waiting

White is Sexy

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It just is.

The Art of Effortless Style

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There is an art to looking 'effortless' as opposed to composing your outfit and being perceived as having effortless style. How exactly is true effortless style achieved anyways? What if it was styled to look carefree but sexy at the same time by some stylist? Just how exactly is that specific style defined? I think it's not putting too much thought into how you dress and still looking good, but keeping it simplistic overall so it doesn't look like you spent half an hour debating what goes with what.

In my opinion (though this is subjective), effortless style can be achieved by adopting the less-is-more motto. For example:

• A dress with no other accessories and unnoticeable shoes
• A plain blouse or top with black straight leg pants with a hat
• A loose jacket over a long sleeve blouse with the sleeves rolled up and simple pants (or even a pair of coffee coloured corduory skinny jeans) could look effortless
• Minimal makeup or fresh face OR highlight one feature
• Lightly tousled hair, up in a messy bun, soft waves, etc.
• Limit accessories or skip them
• Low key shoes

All of these points are really just to demonstrate how I perceive people can come off as effortless. I'm no stylist mind you, but the examples do illustrate little to no effort! In high school, I had a classmate who I thought defined effortless. She looked like the epitome of effortless but it was probably just a genuine lack of effort and care for styling herself. After all, it was just school. She would always wear simple tops like a fitted plain tee shirt, a pair of flare-leg denim jeans, and her simple shoes like sneakers. She had minimal makeup (maybe just eyeliner) but she has natural beauty so it wasn't like she really needed anything else. The only part of her that showed effort was her artfully styled hair. And the entire look had me paying attention and thinking, 'how does she always look so effortless everyday?'

The above photos are just some of my favourite examples, most especially the last one! I have a long sleeve gray henley, a pair of plain black skinny pants, and lots of flats. Usually I like to wear that as my go-to effortless outfit..or just any plain old top with a pair of plain pants and flats. I'll pop on some little stud earrings and grab a bag and voila, I'm finished. I always tend to put lots of effort and careful planning otherwise, especially if I'm going out someplace nice, anyways.

To conclude this post, all of what I just wrote doesn't come off as effortless, haha. The key is in the lack OF and having a I-don't-care-this-is-what-I'm-throwing-on-today persona. I just don't currrr.